The right timing
Since chervil is an annual, it has to be pulled every year. The right timing is crucial! If it is to go outdoors, it is advisable not to sow it until after the ice saints in May. Those who are brave and live in mild regions can try sowing as early as the end of March. Chervil can withstand the cold to a certain extent.
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The chervil, on the other hand, can be grown at home all year round. It is recommended to sow it in your own four walls from the beginning of March. Then he can receive sufficient sunlight and does not achieve an 'asparagus growth'.
You need that!
If the time is right, all that is missing is a suitable container for growing, such as a pot or a growing dish or, alternatively, a prepared bed. At best, choose seeds of a variety that has proven itself. And don't forget: a suitable soil. Chervil loves a:
- nutrient-rich,
- humoses and
- well drained substrate.
Get the seeds and let's go!
Warning: The seeds of the chervil do not germinate for a long time. They shouldn't be older than a year. And let's go:
- Sprinkle seeds on the ground (do not cover with soil! - light germinator)
- with row planting in the bed: distance of 15 cm
- Water the seeds and keep them moist for the following days
- ideal germination temperature: 18 to 20 ° C
- Germination time: 15 to 20 days
After sowing
Once the seeds have dressed up into small plants, they can be planted out. The optimal one Location for chervil is in a partially shaded position. The soil there should be kept fresh to moist.
If you want to harvest chervil all through the gardening season, grow it regularly. Usually it is enough to sow new seeds every 2 weeks.
Tips & Tricks
Chervil is what is known as a plant that is true to its location. This means that he doesn't like being moved (due to his fine roots). Therefore direct sowing is recommended.
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